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BENEFITS OF MASSAGE THERAPY

When we accidentally hit a part of the body, our hands are unconsciously directed towards the affected part in which we try to minimize the pain by rubbing the area. Our hands are carriers of energy; in this case, they soothe the pain. In addition to the sedative effects, we also use touch to express emotions for the people we care about. Touch is a basic need for the human being; prior research has shown that positive touch promotes a healthy development. When we combine the need for healing along with the need to express affection, we make massage therapy happen.

Having massage does way more than just relaxing your mind and body, psychological and physiological effects occurs when you use massage as a frequent therapy.

Benefits of regular massage (include, but are not limited):

Physical Benefits of Massage

Reduces chronic pain

Loosens tight muscles

Speeds recovery from injury

Relieves aching or tired muscles

Reduces tension headaches

Calms the nervous system

Increase metabolism

Relaxes the body

Relieves cramped muscles

Increase blood and lymph circulation

Relaxes the body

Mental and Emotional Benefits of Massage

Reduces anxiety

Reduces mental stress

Nurtures emotional growth

Improves concentration

Promotes good quality sleep

Enhances self-image

Promotes a well-being feeling

Massage therapy is everywhere but finding the right therapist is not always easy. At Hatch Chiropractic in Parker, we care about you. Whether you are looking to relax or speed up the recovery from an injury, the therapist’s main priority is to make the best recipe for you to enjoy the benefits of regular massage.

What’s between a fluff and buff and hardcore massage?

In the world of massage, the techniques and styles that are available can seem overwhelming leaving many patients not knowing what to ask for. Everyone’s had the massage that was too light and ineffective or its contrast where we’re worked so deep that we’re bruised and sick for 3 days.

Deep tissue massage is not a Swedish (relaxation/restorative) massage done with the elbow. It takes considerably more training that teaches the therapist how to work the deeper layers of muscle and fascia without injury, bruising, and pain. (Deep tissue massage can have its uncomfortable moments, however, it should not be the majority of the session) A deep tissue massage will be a myriad of techniques and training unique to each licensed massage therapist.

Deep tissue massage techniques are very effective at identifying and healing the underlying causes of chronic pain, stiffness, and tightness. These techniques are slower and deeper and they focus on identifying and releasing fascia/muscle adhesions and trigger points (adhesions are where the muscle and fascia are “glued” together forming a knot. Adhesions that refer pain to some other place in the body are trigger points). Adhesions inhibit circulation, limit range of motion and cause pain. Releasing the adhesions and trigger points allows the therapist to realign muscles, connective tissues and restore circulation to the affected area(s).

Once circulation is restored, the body is able to begin the healing process.

Regularly scheduled sessions do not allow the adhesions to re-form, keeping the flow of circulation open. This is why chronic pain is often significantly reduced or eliminated with deep tissue massage. Your therapist may request that you come in for therapy once a week for a month. Then to evaluate your progress, you next session will be two weeks out. If you are able to hold your massage without a return of the chronic pain or issue, then you will be moved to a maintenance plan which is to receive one deep tissue massage once a month. (You are of course free to have as many massages as you would like.)

Do your back muscles ache? Is your neck stiff? Are you in chronic pain most of the time? Take a look at the benefits of having a massage!

Our modern lifestyle wreaks havoc on our physical bodies. Our nerves get shot, our muscles become achy and sore, and we get cranky. In our modern sedentary lifestyles, we often work on computers, watch TV, or hunch over electronic devices at work and this leaves our bodies broken and in pain.

One way to help counteract these negative effects and reduce pain is through therapeutic massage at our Parker Wellness Center.

Massage therapy can be an effective treatment for reducing stress, pain, and muscle tension.

The healing beneficial properties of massage therapy have been known for thousands of years, by cultures all over the world.

It is ingrained in our brain, it is instinctual. If we bump your head or hit our shin, we tend to rub the place that is hurt. Touch his healing..but unfortunately, most people are not receiving regular bodywork.

In recent years, a wave of studies has documented some incredible emotional and physical health benefits that come from touch. This research is suggesting that touch is truly fundamental to human communication, bonding, and health. From anxiety to a headache, stress induced insomnia to fibromyalgia, studies are being done and are concluding there are many benefits to receiving regular massage treatments. Alleviating pain and pain management is time and time again being proven it can be helped by bodywork.

Hatch Chiropractic and Wellness in Parker Colorado has just completed a move and renovation so that we can now offer you a team approach making sure you are thriving and feeling whole, healthy and pain-free.

Call or click to schedule your massage therapy appointment or stop by our new wellness center at the corner of Parker Road and Mainstreet to take a look at our expansion.